Historic bridges · South West England
London Road
In or near Charminster.
London Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South · 1.1 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
London Road is a historic bridge in South-East England. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area DT1.
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Official information
The Terracotta Warriors Museum in Dorchester features an exhibition dedicated to the Terracotta Warriors of China's First Emperor. Visitors can explore displays that narrate the story of these ancient treasures and their discovery, showcasing replicas made specifically for the exhibition.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
London Road is a popular road name in the United Kingdom. Many of these roads are so named because they form part of a wider arterial route which does indeed eventually lead to London itself. Roads called London Road include:
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7163, -2.4261
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 1SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 (0)1305 269741
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Sunday 11am–3pm; last entry 3pm
- Official site
- www.terracottawarriors.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w48505725 (ODbL)
- commons: Thomas Hardy Locations, Far From the Madding Crowd(2) - geograph.org.uk - 660982.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: London Road (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is London Road?
- London Road is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1SX), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is London Road?
- London Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to London Road?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1SX.
- Is London Road a protected site?
- Yes — London Road is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is London Road free to visit?
- Yes, London Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to London Road?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1SX.